Explore the Family Name Shanholtzer
The meaning of Shanholtzer
Americanized form of German Schönhol(t)zer, a variantof Schönholtz (see Shanholtz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shanholtzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shanholtzer has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, the surname ranked 46,614 in popularity and fell to 48,901 by 2010, marking a drop of nearly 5%. However, the count of individuals with this last name remained relatively stable, increasing marginally from 430 in 2000 to 431 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.16 to 0.15 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #48,901 | -4.91% |
| Count | 430 | 431 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shanholtzer
The ethnic identity associated with the Shanholtzer surname is primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 95.35% of those bearing this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 93.27% by 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Shanholtzer surname also slightly dropped from 3.26% to 3.02%. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.32% of Shanholtzers in 2010, which wasn't reported in 2000. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained constant at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 93.27% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 3.02% | -7.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |